SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 10: Washington's (23) Carlos Johnson (G) brings the basketball down court during first half action against Gonzaga. Gonzaga won 97-70 over Washington on December 10, 2017 at Alaska

SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 10: Washington's (23) Carlos Johnson (G) brings the basketball down court during first half action against Gonzaga. Gonzaga won 97-70 over Washington on December 10, 2017 at Alaska

PULLMAN, WA - JANUARY 06: Carlos Johnson #23 of the Washington Huskies goes up for the dunk and is fouled by Drick Bernstine #43 of the Washington State Cougars in the second half at Beasley Coliseum on January 6, 2018 in Pullman, Washington. Washington defeated Washington State 70-65. (Photo by William Mancebo/Getty Images)

PULLMAN, WA - JANUARY 06: Carlos Johnson #23 of the Washington Huskies goes up for the dunk and is fouled by Drick Bernstine #43 of the Washington State Cougars in the second half at Beasley Coliseum on

PULLMAN, WA - JANUARY 06: Carlos Johnson #23 of the Washington Huskies goes up for the dunk and is fouled by Drick Bernstine #43 of the Washington State Cougars in the second half at Beasley Coliseum on January 6, 2018 in Pullman, Washington. Washington defeated Washington State 70-65. (Photo by William Mancebo/Getty Images)

PULLMAN, WA - JANUARY 06: Carlos Johnson #23 of the Washington Huskies goes up for the dunk and is fouled by Drick Bernstine #43 of the Washington State Cougars in the second half at Beasley Coliseum on

SEATTLE, WA - JANUARY 01: Washington's #23 Carlos Johnson looks for an open teammate against Washington State. Washington State won 79-74 over Washington at Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle, WA. (Photo by

Carlos Johnson has been granted his release and will transfer from the University of Washington men's basketball team, the school announced Tuesday afternoon.

"Carlos has been an integral part of our program while also showing excellent leadership," Washington coach Mike Hopkins said in a press release. We wish him the best of luck and know he will also be part of the Husky family."

The 6-foot-3, 215-pound sophomore forward appeared in all 31 games as a freshman during the 2016-17 season but saw his role reduced as a sophomore under Hopkins, appearing in just 17 games, playing just over eight minutes a night.

A Centralia, Illinois native who played his high school hoops at Findlay Prep, Johnson averaged 5.1 points and 2.4 rebounds in two seasons with the Huskies. He will have two years of eligibility remaining.